I'm participating in the annual Walk for PKD, which raises money to find a cure for Polycystic Kidney Disease. PKD is the most common life-threatening genetic disease, affecting over 12 million people. PKD is more common than muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, Down's syndrome, sickle cell anemia and hemophilia - combined.

There is currently no cure for PKD. Once the kidneys stop working, the only treatment options are dialysis or kidney transplant. I have a personal connection to this cause: I've been diagnosed with PKD and I'm currently on the transplant list at UCSF, and preparing to go on dialysis.

There are several ways you can help:
1) Make a tax-deductible donation to fund research to find a cure for PKD.
2) Raise awareness by sharing this posting with your friends and family.
3) Join my fund-raising team and create your own donation page.
4) Become a registered organ donor - you could save someone's life. http://donatelife.net